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TV Age
Children were the people most affected by this era. This is the era in which many people got TVs and more programs were shown. This took place in the late 50s and people first got TVs in the 40s. This was important because it started TV advertisement and made more money for companies. This event impacted society because more people spent time watching TV. -
Cold War
The Cold War involved the U.S. vs. the U.S.S.R.. Cold war is a state of tension between two countries without actually fighting. The U.S. joined NATO. In Berlin there was a wall put up to separate between U.S.S.R. and freedom. This is important to history because a very big war could've happened right after another big war. This impacted politics because people would vote for people that would be good in war. Also, people were worried about something happening that could start a war. -
Truman Doctrine/ Marshall Plan
The Truman Doctrine was setup by Harry S. Truman and the Marshal plan by George Marshall. The Truman Doctrine was $400 million in military aid to Greece and Turkey to stop communism. The Marshal plan was to give $12 billion in aid to western Europe . These events took place in Greece, Turkey and Western Europe. This event is important in American history because of this Greece and Turkey didn't become communist and western Europe was rebuilt. This impacted economy because we gave away money. -
Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson was the person involved in this event. He was the first African American MLB player. He was born in Georgia and moved to California and went to high school there. From there he went to UCLA and lettered in 4 sports and than got drafted to the army. After this he played for the Brooklyn Dodgers and became the first African American MLB player. This event was important to Society because it was inspirational for many people and showed that people can do what they want with life. -
JFK Assassination
JFK and Lee Harvey Oswald were involved in this. JFK was assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald. Lee Harvey Oswald shot from a textbook warehouse. This event took place on Friday, November 22, 1963, in Dallas, Texas during a parade. This event is important to history because he is one of four presidents to be assassinated. Also, 3 TV stations broadcast without interruption for 7 hours. This event affected politics because a president was assassinated and there was then there was a VP for president. -
Medicare/Medicaid
Medicare was set up by Lyndon Johnson and Medicaid was set up by the SSA. Medicare is the government helping pay the hospital bills of citizens over the age of 65. Medicaid is the government to help people of low wages pay for medical bills. These were made in the U.S. in 1965 and 1966. This event was important to U.S. history because it is still around today and it helps many people. This impacted the U.S. society because people had help with their medical bills when they needed. -
MLK Assassination
MLK was the person involved in this event. He was assassinated by James Earl Ray. This happened in Memphis, TN on April 4, 1968. This event was important to american history because he was a large part of the equal rights movement. This impacted american society because it slowed the equal rights movement. This was the U.S.'s biggest and most expensive investigation at this time. -
Gerald Ford
Gerald Ford was the President after Richard Nixon. He was Michigan Congressmen for 25 years. He also started trade with the Soviet Union. He was president of the U.S. from 1974-1976. The event was important in history because he Pardoned Richard Nixon. This effected politics because there was a new president. Also because it opened up trade with the Soviet Union. -
Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan was who was involved in this event. Ronald Reagan was the Governor of California. He was also a movie star before he became a president. He became President of the U.S. in 1980. He was important to history because he spent $100 billion in defenses. he also cut taxes. This impacted society because they didn't have to pay as much money in tax. This then meant they had more money to spend on other stuff. -
Hurricane Katrina
The people involved in this were the people of N.O.L.A.. It happened in N.O.L.A. in August 29, 2009. The event was important to history because it was one of the costliest U.S. hurricanes. It impacted the economy because it took a lot of money to rebuild. It also destroyed many jobs. -
George W. Bush
George W. Bush was the person involved in this event. He was the governor of Texas before he became president. He also gave a tax relief. He became president of the U.S. in 2000. It is important because he was president during 9/11. It impacted American economy because they had to pay for a lot but they where cutting taxes. -
Financial Crisis 2008
This event included the U.S. financial sector ( known as wall street.) The U.S. faced its most dangerous crisis since the Great Depression of the 30s. This event took place in the U.S. and other places in 08.Companies that normally rely on credit really suffered. This event was important to history because the U.S. auto industry really suffered. Also it forced people into foreclosure. This impacted the economy because the U.S. didn't have any money and this led to people not having much money.
